Information Package / Course Catalogue
Art and Aaesthetics
Course Code: EFS151
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Understanding the importance of art and aesthetics, understanding the place and importance of art and aesthetics in life, supporting the art, aesthetics and creativity of children

Course Content

Basic concepts of art and aesthetics; the importance of art and art education in the mental, emotional and dynamic development of individuals; creativity, art and aesthetic sensibilities, the relationship between arts education, development of art in the world and in Turkey, the relation between art and culture, the use of historical places and the importance of art education in museums.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Çağdaş ÖZKAN
Ins. Gözde ERKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the basic concepts of art and aesthetics
2.Explains the process of separation of art and art and the process of formation of fine arts system
3.Interprets the relationship between art work and artist
4.Comprehend the relationship between art and everyday life
5.Gets an idea about different approaches in the field of art.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Turgut, İhsan (1993). Sanat Felsefesi, Üniversite Yayınları, İzmir
2.Kırışoğlu, Olcay (2009). Sanat Kültür ve Yaratıcılık, Pegem A Yayınları, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction: Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Art philosophy, aesthetics and art criticism
Week 3 - Theoretical
Art work, art-craft relationship. Social change and the changing position of the craftsman / artist
Week 4 - Theoretical
Art in the Renaissance period. Construction of fine arts category
Week 5 - Theoretical
Production of cultural content in capitalist society: Art in the Age of Technique. Cultural industry and consumption, high art and popular culture.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Production of cultural content in capitalist society: Art in the Age of Technique. Cultural industry and consumption, high art and popular culture.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Relationship between art and politics, debates on autonomous art.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Relationship between art and politics, debates on autonomous art (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Aesthetic modernism and art movements
Week 10 - Theoretical
Aesthetic modernism and art movements
Week 11 - Theoretical
The social context of art, the relationship between art and everyday life
Week 12 - Theoretical
The social context of art, the relationship between art and everyday life
Week 13 - Theoretical
Art and postmodernism. End of art debate.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Art and postmodernism. End of art debate.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment2228
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
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4
2
5
OÇ-2
2
4
2
5
OÇ-3
2
4
2
5
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2
4
2
5
OÇ-5
2
4
2
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026